Rear wiper motor from Skospares

[Jigger72]

Has anyone ever used Skospares for anything? They reckon they can do a "good used rear wiper motor £25.00". Obviously this is quite a bit cheaper than a new OEM one but will it be OK or would I be wasting my money? Any advice welcome. Ta

[Jigger72]

Also, what tools do I need? Is it just torx screws to remove boot panel and motor? Ta

[fordfan]

We've used them lots of times at work for anything from an aerial mast to an engine. Excellent company and they know their stuff. The price may well be + VAT and delivery.

The hatch interior panel should pull off, though they can be tight. If you have someone to help, it makes it easier, a plastic lever or carefully used screwdriver will help to get it started so that you can get your fingers in. I think that the motor may be held on with 3 10mm bolts.

[martziniuk]

Whats wrong with the motor?

If its seizing and then stops have you tried removing the torq screws, cleaning the gunk out and re-greasing?

[Jigger72]

One day it started going of it's own accord at random intervals and then it

seemed to be OK a couple of weeks later, but now when I turn it on, it does one wipe and stops in the middle of the screen :confused: I was guessing it was the positioning switch but I'm going to try and clean it all and see what happens.

[Jigger72]

I've just tried to take the motor out but can't detach it from the wiper arm spindle

Maybe I don't even need to detach it??? If I do, does it just need some gentle coaxing with a hammer to push it through? I've taken the bolt off before anyone asks

Maybe I just need to take the plate off and clean the inside of the motor? Hmmm… off to get some torx screwdrivers now so I'll report back.

[martziniuk]

I used carb cleaner then wd40 to clean and lubricate followed by a generous helping of grease. I never removed the motor.

[Lex Dysia]

but now when I turn it on, it does one wipe and stops in the middle of the screen :confused:

Exactly what mine started doing about 2 weeks ago. Lifted the wiper arm and it operates fine but with the blade on the glass it does 1 1/2 wipes and stops dead.

I knew to remove the plate and clean it up inside as a fix and have been holding out till I get some time off. I have everything Mart used to hand which is a result and am off work for a week after today's shift

[51octytdi]

Skospares are excellent. I've had some interior trim (he described all their Octavia ash tray lids to me over the phone so I could pick out the one for my Elegance) and a complete knuckle / bearing / hub flange assembly for a great price.

[Jigger72]

Just a quick update on this. I opened the motor panel and cleaned everything with carb cleaner and WD40, and in the absence of any grease I oiled all the parts with vegetable oil. Hmmm, tasty…

Anyway, it all seems to be working now except when I put it back together I forgot to put the bloody hose back on the nozzle so sprayed the inside of the boot with screen cleaner . The hardest part was reclipping the boot trim.

[Bodge]

I've finally just bought one of these bad boys for removing the wiper arms easily:

Sealey

It's a lovely bit of kit, and it fits perfectly, but I've not tried using it properly yet. I like fact that it locks on, really smart.

I'm planning on removing my rear wiper setup completely, as I never use it and I don't like how it looks!